Ramón Pérez de Ayala
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Ramón Pérez de Ayala was a Spanish
writer. He was the Spanish ambassador to England (1931-1936) and voluntarily exiled himself to South America because of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
schools, the experience of which he satirized
in the novel A.M.D.G. (1910). There is some debate regarding to which generation of Spanish writers Pérez de Ayala belongs. His early realistic novels reveal ties with the Generation of 98. However, some argue that Ramon Pérez de Ayala was a member of the Generation of 1914, a group which did not entirely fit with either the Generation of 98 or the Generation of 27. He was elected to the Royal Spanish Academy in 1928.
After 1916, his novels became increasingly mature and lyrical, his characters becoming symbol
ic representatives of general human problems. To this period belongs his masterpieces, Belarmino y Apolonio (1921) (translated as "Belarmino and Apolonio"), Tiger Juan (1926) and El curandero de su honra (The Healer of his Honour) (1927).
La paz del sendero (The Peace of the Path) (1903), El sendero innumerable (1916), and El sendero andante (1921), his major poetic
works, show the influence of French
symbolism. He also wrote satiric essays and dramatic criticism.
Note: Tiger Juan was translated into English
by Walter Starkie
in 1933, but is long out of print
.
Spain
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writer. He was the Spanish ambassador to England (1931-1936) and voluntarily exiled himself to South America because of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
Background
Pérez de Ayala was educated at JesuitSociety of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
schools, the experience of which he satirized
Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement...
in the novel A.M.D.G. (1910). There is some debate regarding to which generation of Spanish writers Pérez de Ayala belongs. His early realistic novels reveal ties with the Generation of 98. However, some argue that Ramon Pérez de Ayala was a member of the Generation of 1914, a group which did not entirely fit with either the Generation of 98 or the Generation of 27. He was elected to the Royal Spanish Academy in 1928.
After 1916, his novels became increasingly mature and lyrical, his characters becoming symbol
Symbol
A symbol is something which represents an idea, a physical entity or a process but is distinct from it. The purpose of a symbol is to communicate meaning. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP". On a map, a picture of a tent might represent a campsite. Numerals are symbols for...
ic representatives of general human problems. To this period belongs his masterpieces, Belarmino y Apolonio (1921) (translated as "Belarmino and Apolonio"), Tiger Juan (1926) and El curandero de su honra (The Healer of his Honour) (1927).
La paz del sendero (The Peace of the Path) (1903), El sendero innumerable (1916), and El sendero andante (1921), his major poetic
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
works, show the influence of French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
symbolism. He also wrote satiric essays and dramatic criticism.
Works available in English
- Belarmino and Apolonio (1990) Quartet Books. ISBN 0704301091
- Honeymoon, Bittermoon (1974) University of California Press. ISBN 0520017277
Note: Tiger Juan was translated into English
English language
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by Walter Starkie
Walter Starkie
Walter Fitzwilliam Starkie CMG, CBE, Litt.D was an Irish scholar, Hispanist, author and musician.Born in Killiney, County Dublin, he was the eldest son of the noted Greek scholar and translator of Aristophanes, William Joseph Myles Starkie and May Caroline Walsh. Starkie grew up surrounded by...
in 1933, but is long out of print
Out of print
Out of print refers to an item, typically a book , but can include any print or visual media or sound recording, that is in the state of no longer being published....
.